Pharma Solid-State Characterization Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support synthesis of salt forms and polymorphs and to evaluate these forms as drug substances for pharmaceutical products. You will perform solid form and particle characterization to support formulation and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires a BS with 2+ years or an MS/PhD in pharmaceutical science or related field, with experience in solid state characterization techniques and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in solid state characterization techniques (XRD, DSC, TGA, spectroscopy) with strong data interpretation.
• Experience with infrared spectroscopy (FTIR/NIR/Raman) is an advantage.
• Good organization, independent work, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solid state characterization (XRD, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, spectroscopy) of small molecules.
• Support cross-functional project teams to define crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities.
• Support API particle characterization activities according to project timelines.
• Perform physical and surface characterization of powders, including particle size/shape and surface energy/roughness.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation and Biopharmaceutics to align screening and characterization for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems usingMaterials Science techniques; contribute to new methods and knowledge.
• Ensure accurate entries in the electronic lab notebook per good practices.

Skills

Solid state

Data analysis

Written communication

Independent work

Education

BS/MS/PhD in pharma

Tools

XRD

DSC

TGA

FTIR

NIR

SSNMR

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Groton, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to support synthesis of salt forms and polymorphs and to evaluate these forms as drug substances for pharmaceutical products. You will perform solid form and particle characterization to support formulation and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires a BS with 2+ years or an MS/PhD in pharmaceutical science or related field, with experience in solid state characterization techniques and data analysis.